1. Tekin has taken over the sensored set ups for 1/8 scale...so smooth
2. 1/5 is gaining popularity especially with the Losi 4x4 release
3. Castle has a new 1/5 set up for 1/5 scales which is sweet
4. Short coarse trucks are wildly popular
I am sure there is a lot more....just a few quick headlines
And Hippie is still Harolds whipping boy/Gimp.
I retired from RC, now life is all about guns and long range shooting.